Fantasy baseball players in the news

1B | Adam LaRoche | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles could try to sign 1B Adam LaRoche (Nationals) if they do no tender a contract to 3B Mark Reynolds, which it looks like they won't before the deadline Friday, Nov. 30. However, LaRoche is looking for a three-year deal, and the Orioles are unlikely to provide that.

SS | Jurickson Profar | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Texas Rangers are unsure of the direction they will take with SS Jurickson Profar in 2013. "We may go that way, but we haven't set that in stone," general manager Jon Daniels said. "It's still up in the air. It's a possibility. It's something we've talked a decent amount about. Some of that depends on other things we have going on. We do feel he's capable of doing that." Profar finished his September callup last season 3-for-17 with two RBIs. Texas could look to trade SS Elvis Andrus to make room for Profar, or they could look to move 2B Ian Kinsler into the outfield.

SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Injury, FantasyNew York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he's not concerned with the shape SS Derek Jeter (ankle) is in during the offseason. He said he'll be ready to go for spring training as usual.

3B | David Wright | New York Mets | Transaction, FantasyNew York Mets 3B David Wright has agreed to the largest contract in franchise history. The eight-year deal is worth slightly less than $140 million, but surpasses SP Johan Santana's six-year, $137.5 million deal to make it the largest in franchise history. The deal includes his $16 million salary in 2013 and adds seven years and roughly $122 million to keep him in town through 2020.

3B | Jack Hannahan | Cleveland Indians | FantasyCleveland Indians 3B Jack Hannahan may be non-tendered Friday, Nov. 30, when the deadline to tender contracts passes. The club thinking is 3B Lonnie Chisenhall is ready to take over the position.

C | Gary Sanchez | New York Yankees | FantasyNew York Yankees C Gary Sanchez, who is thought to have more potential than C Austin Romine, is not close to being considered for the major league roster next season.

OF | Denard Span | Washington Nationals | Free Agents, FantasyWashington Nationals OF Denard Span will likely serve as the team's leadoff hitter next season. If the team can re-sign 1B Adam LaRoche, they'll most likely trade OF Mike Morse, who will be without a position. If LaRoche doesn't sign, Morse will be moved to first base.

OF | J.D. Martinez | Houston Astros | InjuryHouston Astros OF J.D. Martinez (hand) recently fell and aggravated his surgically repaired hand. He should be healed in time for spring training.

OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies' asking price for OF Dexter Fowler is extremely high, and he's not expected to be moved.

OF | Ryan Ludwick | free agent | Free Agents
Dan Horwits, agent for free-agent OF Ryan Ludwick (Reds), said he has had discussions with the Cincinnati Reds about a deal for Ludwick and there is interest from both sides to reach an agreement. Horwits said Ludwick is looking for a multi-year deal and has received interest from several teams.

OF | Josh Hamilton | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
In order to re-sign Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, general manager Jon Daniels said the team is willing to be flexible in their negotiations. "So far that's worked out well for us because we're sorting through our options," Daniels said. "My sense is that the market is starting to move and we'll see some free-agent signings. I would expect things would start moving a little bit now."

SP | R.A. Dickey | New York Mets | Fantasy
Sources are saying New York Mets SP R.A. Dickey will accept a two-year deal with the team, and the two sides are working to bridge the money gap. There is optimism a deal will get done.

SP | Felipe Paulino | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy, Kansas City Royals SP Felipe Paulino (elbow) will make $1.75 million as part of his one-year deal to avoid salary arbitration. He'll be taking a pay cut of $150,000. The deal includes $250,000 in performance bonuses. He's expected to be ready to pitch in the middle of next year after undergoing ligament replacement surgery on his elbow.

RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy,
The New York Yankees agreed to re-sign RP Mariano Rivera to a one-year, $10 million deal Thursday, Nov. 29. The deal will also include performance bonuses.

RP | Wilton Lopez | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Updating a previous item, the Houston Astros plan to send RP Wilton Lopez to the Philadelphia Phillies for a pair of minor league prospects has hit a snag, and the Astros are reportedly exploring other options. Lopez was in Philadelphia Wednesday, Nov. 28, for a physical.